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How much does a painter cost?

  • R63 – R100/sqm
    Interior painting
  • R50 – R100/sqm
    Roof painting
  • R50 – R100/sqm
    Exterior painting — labour only
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Below is a cost guide for painters and the different services they offer. The prices quoted are estimates. For an exact price request a quote.


Interior painting

  • R63 – R100/sqm

This is the price for interior painting per square metre, labour and paint included. The price primarily depends on the scope of the work (primer and paint, any prep work needed, removing old wallpaper, etc.), the type of paint used, space layout particularities, and location. Tip: How do you calculate paint area: measure the width and height of every wall that needs to be painted and multiply. Subtract any windows and doors. If you want to paint the ceiling as well, add the area of the room. And use your measurement in our form to get interior painting quotes. The cost of interior painting typically runs from R63/sqm to R100/sqm, averaging at R81/sqm.

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Exterior painting — labour only

  • R50 – R100/sqm

This is the price for exterior painting per square metre of roof, labour only. Additional costs apply for paint purchase and any accessories. The average cost is usually R75/sqm.

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Roof painting

  • R50 – R100/sqm

This is the price for roof painting per square metre, labour and paint included. The price primarily depends on roof area and pitch, roof type (IBR, corrugated, etc.), the type of paint used, and location. Tip: How you calculate roof paint area: multiply roof width and length. And use your measurement in our form to get quotes for roof painting. On average, expect to be charged between R50/sqm and R100/sqm for roof painting.

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Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Soweto, Inanda
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls, Ceiling, Doors, Window frames, Other
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

Applies various finishes to buildings, rooms, or other structures, including primers or sealers. Prepares, cleans, and tapes all jobsites. Removes old paint coating, if necessary. Mixes colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls, Ceiling, Doors, Window frames, Other
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 50–150 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • Property type: Other
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Other
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 50–150 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

I was painted more than 12 room a week

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bethal
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): Up to 50 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • Property type: Apartment/Flat
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): More than 500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pretoria East
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): More than 500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

Need to paint a 3 bedroom townhouse

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • Property type: Industrial
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 50–150 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls, Ceiling, Doors, Other
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): More than 500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Welkom
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: I'm flexible

We need the professional painters for our house starting with the interior, we will later look at the exterior of the houses. All rooms. 3 bedrooms 2lounge, dining room plus 2 toilets 2 outside rooms.

Exterior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Louis Trichardt
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What needs to be painted?: Exterior walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: I'm flexible